Next up, The Batman Universe talked with Detective Comics writer, John Layman. Layman came on to the series just under a year ago and has introduced many classic villains into the series. With the 900th issue of Detective Comics released earlier this month, we talked with Layman about upcoming events and the 900th issue.   TBU: A lot of listeners have commented on how your issues have a classic feel to them in terms of the writing style similar to stories of the 1970's. Are you inspired by those…

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Ann Nocenti recently sat down with Newsarama to talk about Catwoman in Arkham Asylum which will be told in Catwoman #19. She also talks about Selina and the Justice League of America, Catwoman and Penguin, the upcoming Catwoman Annual, and Katana amongst other things.   Newsarama: Ann, the last issue of Catwoman showed a reunion between Catwoman and Batman. How would you describe their relationship and what that scene meant?   Ann Nocenti: I think writers process their own experiences through the characters and situations…

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The first images of Mattel's new toy line of the 1960's Batman television show has been released over at USA Today and Entertainment Earth, where we get our first look at the action figures of Batman, Penguin, The Riddler, and also of the Batmobile. You can check out those figures in the images below.                   Mattel's 1960's…

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Ethan Van Sciver teams up with Gregg Hurwitz for the next big Dark Knight arc featuring The Mad Hatter as the villain.   Too often I see people wondering ‘What is the point of this book?’ or ‘Why do we need so many Batman books? What is this one doing that the others aren’t?’   Well I for one will never complain about having too many Batman books as long as they’re well written, and given that some of my earliest childhood memories are of watching Batman movies, it will come as…

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The Penultimate issue of ‘Death of the Family’ opens with prison guards dressed as Batman and Joker dancing in Arkham cells. These are the guards with no family members for Joker to threaten, so they are forced to stay in the asylum as part of what Joker calls his ‘Royal Dance Macabre.’ If you’ll recall, The Black Glove’s redecoration of Arkham in R.I.P. was also referred to as a ‘Dance Macabre.’ It’s the first challenge Batman faces in this maze of horror that Joker has created, and the next in line…

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  1/7: Ame-Comi Girls #18 ($0.99) New God Metra awakens, but is it enough to turn the tide in the battle, or is the universe about to experience a major change?   1/8: Batman: Arkham Unhinged #58 ($0.99) In a forgotten part of Gotham, Batman comes closer to finding out the truth behind Bookbinder.   1/9: Batman: Gotham Adventures #49-50 ($0.99 each) More issues from this early 2000s series that tied into the BTAS era cartoons.   Batwing (2011-) #16 ($2.99) David gets in too deep with the corrupt Tinasha police force, can Batwing save his alter ego from a hit placed…

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  12/3: Ame-Comi Girls #13 ($0.99) Hawkgirl debuts as Sinestra goes to Thanagar.   12/4: Batman: Arkham Unhinged #54 ($0.99) With the backing of Bruce Wayne the legal system starts fighting back against the imprisonment of protestors.   12/5: Batman: Gotham Adventures #40-41 ($0.99) More issues from this early 2000s tie-in to the Animated Series.   Batwing (2011-) #15 ($2.99) Batwing and Dawn go for one last ditch effort in their fight against Father Lost.   DC Comics Digital Sneak Peeks 12/5/2012 (Free) Detective #15 gets spotlighted on the cover, also included inside are previews of Batwing #15, and World’s Finest #7.   Detective Comics (2011-) #15…

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  11/12: Ame-Comi Girls #10 ($0.99) The Green Lantern tries to fight Star Sapphire, while trying to save Carol Ferris.   11/13: Batman: Arkham Unhinged #51 ($0.99) The Bookbinder selects his next victim, can Batman solve the puzzle in time and prevent it?   11/14: Batgirl (2011-) #14 ($2.99) Death of The Family continues as Barbara, and her family are stalked by The Joker, whom of course was the one who crippled her.   Batman (2011-) #14 ($3.99) Batman has his confrontation with The Joker, who greets him with a very chilling revelation, as well as his master…

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From Lego:   Lego Announces “Arkham Asylum” Set     The villains have broken out of Arkham Asylum and must be stopped!   Sound the alarm! The Joker, The Penguin, Poison Ivy and Scarecrow have escaped from Arkham Asylum with the help of Dr. Harleen Quinzel. These villains are about to wreak havoc in the streets of Gotham City! Help Caped Crusaders Batman™ and Robin swoop into action and put those good-for-nothing criminals back where they belong! Chase after the security…

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  10/1: Ame-Comi Girls #4 ($0.99) Power Girl continues to battle Brainiac in the Earth’s core while the team fight’s Brainiac’s army on the ship.   Craftsman Bolt On System Saves The Justice League #1 (Free) A story about a technician on the Watchtower.   10/2: Batman: Arkham Unhinged #45 ($0.99) Construction on Arkham City continues, Commissioner Gordon receives a disturbing letter, and Gotham is swept up by a TV talent show.   10/3: Batman: Gotham Adventures #21-22 ($0.99 each) Batman elicits the help of a blind jazz musician in #21, and Batgirl teams with her father to…

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